Group Classes in Clinton, IL

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Four Paws Salon & Retreat - Clinton, IL (fourpawssalonandretreat.com)

                 217.935.2972

 


IMPORTANT FAQS

Proof Of Vaccines are REQUIRED to part take in class.

Distemper Parvo FOR the Puppy Class

Distemper Parvo, Bordatella, Rabies are required

Bordatella,LEPTO,& INFLUENZA are highly recommended for the Basic Obedience & Empowered Canine courses

These courses are not suited for dogs with severe aggression, please contact us if you have this issue and we would love to direct you.

NO REFUNDS - We do offer a credit to a future session

Class sizes are limited to 4/5 Dogs per class

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Class Descriptions & info

 

BASIC OBEDIENCE 

This class welcomes dogs ages 16 weeks and up. 

This class welcomes dogs ages 16 weeks and up. They must have Distemper PARVO, Rabies to attend. Bordatella is highly recommended but not required. 

 

skills

sit

lay down

stay / implied sit

repeat training routines

intro to recall

intro to no pulling

intro to different surfaces

LEASH CONTROL

HANDLER SKILLS

5 weeks $180

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BASIC OBEDIENCE WITH DISTRACTIONS

 

This class welcomes dogs ages 16 weeks and up. They must have Distemper PARVO, Rabies to attend. Bordatella is highly recommended but not required. 

Most dogs at this age already know how to perform a sit, lay down, and come command. We will spend time fine tuning these skills by re-creating real scenarios. 

 

review to traditional commands:

-Sit

-Lay down

-Short Recall

-Stay/IMPLIED SIT

-Heel

 

We will work on

-Place with Cot

-Extended Stay 

-Extended Recall 

-Performing skills with distractions 

-Exposure to obstacles to help prevent fearful behavior 

-On by or Leave command

-Performing skills for another person

 

5 weeks $180

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*Things to think on before class!*

 

Please do not use a retractable leash during training. Shorter leashes make handling and Training much simpler! 

 

Keep in mind that the first night may be fairly chaotic. This is a new experience for your dog and you. Dogs have the best senses and know when you are distressed! So please frolic in with them and keep an open mind! Expecting your dog to perform and staying positive will truly reflect on their abilities and responses during training. 

 

If your dog is barking, fearful, super hyper etc, I will notice and immediately approach everyone with different ways of calming your dog. Please do not leave, give it a chance and believe in yourself and your dog. 

 

EMPOWERED CANINE

AKC Canine good citizen

must have completed basic obedience and basic obedience with distractions to continue on to cgc

 

5 week class $200 includes testing and ribbons 

please note there is an additional $20 fee due to the trainer directly at the time of testing for the paperwork

 

please note that we will meet at four paws for 3 classes and in tbd public places the other 3 classes

 

list of akc required skills

 

  • Test 1 : Accepting a friendly stranger+

     

  • Test 2 : Sitting politely for petting+

     

  • Test 3 : Appearance and grooming+

     

  • Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)+

     

  • Test 5: Walking through a crowd+

     

  • Test 6: Sit and down on cue and stay in place+

     

  • Test 7: Coming when called+

     

  • Test 8: Reaction to another dog+

     

  • Test 9: Reaction to distraction+

     

  • Test 10: Supervised separation+